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1. CHF unit for new RN

   pensue37 replied to pensue37's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks heron, I agree that it is important to understand palliative care and hospice while working in this area. In the nursing home I have dealt with it somewhat. I do believe that good palliative care can prolong life but more importantly it mak...

2. CHF unit for new RN

   pensue37 replied to pensue37's topic in General Nursing

   Awesome list, Christy! Thank you... I begin orientation in 2 weeks so I will find out if ACLS is part of that. If not, I will get it on my own.

3. CHF unit for new RN

   pensue37 replied to pensue37's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Leila, it is more of a telemetry/congestive treatment center. My understanding is a step below cardiac ICU. And yes, they did have confidence to hire me. I believe this last year has helped to build my confidence but also, it has allowed th...

4. CHF unit for new RN

   pensue37 posted a topic in General Nursing

   A bit of Hx: A new RN grad in May 2010 with Associates degree, has worked in a nursing home, 3rd shift for 11 months. I recently accepted a 7a-7p position in a CHF unit in a hospital and will start in two weeks. I intend to go back to my nursing te...

5. feeling defeated

   pensue37 replied to passion2serve's topic in General Nursing

   In the short time I have been a nurse I have found that the word "subjective" is paramount. In one place if you do something it's "great"; in another facility if you do something it's "horrible"... because... everything you do is subjective or, in o...

6. Nurses Eating Their Young

   pensue37 replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Relations

   My preceptor was this way, going to far as to tell me I'm too old to be a nurse (48 yrs. old) and telling me my critical thinking skills are horrible. At any rate, the entire precepting experience amounted to me living on the edge, in fear of going ...